Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Days
About The Position
The Progressive Care nurse will provide care to the hemodynamically stable or predictably unstable patients on a medical/surgical unit. This includes providing physical, emotional, spiritual, and cultural support to the patient. Anticipated patient populations include but are not limited to pediatrics, pre and post PCI care, pacemaker, revascularization, carotid endarterectomy, thoracotomy, CHF, COPD, DKA, renal failure, DVT, PE, sepsis, and a broad scope of surgical services. Staff will expect patients in relative stability while recognizing diagnoses may require skilled assessment and intervention tools for potential deteriorating conditions. Required to operate advanced medical equipment and care for patients with central lines, chest tubes, nasogastric tubes, continuous bladder irrigation, arterial lines, multiple IV’s, and patients requiring short-term Ventilation Support. Provides care for general medical and surgical patients on the in-patient unit. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. Nurses effectively interact with patient and significant others, while maintaining the standard of professional nursing. Has the ability to assess and implement established policies and procedures with minimal supervision. Acts as a clinical leader and assists with precepting staff. Provides direct care for patients in the Hospital from admission to discharge in all aspects of care, including discharge planning. Gives direction to RN, LPN, CNA, Housekeeping Staff, and Dietary Staff. Receives direction from: Providers, Charge Nurse, Chief Nursing Officer.
Requirements
- Degree from a Nursing Program.
- Practice in an advanced Medical/Surgical Unit.
- Recent Critical Care or Progressive Care Nursing experience.
- Current State of Montana RN Licensure.
- BLS, ACLS, PALS certification required or obtained within 6 months of hire.
- Use of basic office equipment.
- Use of multiple IV pumps.
- Ability to operate advanced medical equipment, including A-lines, invasive lines, chest tubes, patients requiring noninvasive and invasive ventilatory support, basic cardiac telemetry and EKG interpretation.
- Advanced Nursing Principles and Procedures.
Nice To Haves
- Pediatric experience preferred.
- EPNC, TNCC certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide care to the hemodynamically stable or predictably unstable patients on medical/surgical unit.
- Provide physical, emotional, spiritual and cultural support to the patient.
- Operate advanced medical equipment.
- Care for patients with central lines, chest tubes, nasogastric tubes, continuous bladder irrigation, arterial lines, multiple IV’s and patients requiring short term Ventilation Support.
- Provide care for general medical and surgical patients on the in-patient unit.
- Collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes.
- Effectively interact with patient and significant others, while maintaining the standard of professional nursing.
- Assess and implement established policies and procedures with minimal supervision.
- Act as a clinical leader and assist with precepting staff.
- Provide direct care for patients in the Hospital from admission to discharge in all aspects of care including discharge planning.
- Give direction to RN, LPN, CNA, Housekeeping Staff, and Dietary Staff.
Benefits
- Excellent nurse to patient ratios.
- Culture of teamwork, compassion, and opportunity for professional growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
